Steel firms push open shop stance across regions
Contractors and workmen report steel corporations in the east and other areas advocating the open shop policy, signaling a potential shift in labor relations.
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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
6
Contractors and workmen report steel corporations in the east and other areas advocating the open shop policy, signaling a potential shift in labor relations.
Automotive firms report a rise in tire sales during the past month as demand strengthens. Industry observers note a broader uptick in vehicle upkeep and maintenance across several brands and regions.
Governor Morrow issued a warrant to extradite Hyatt Cook, held in Louisville, charged with taking 7 700 yards of tape from the U S Rubber Co in Chicago, as authorities pursue cross state custody.
Georgetown Kentucky grand jury holds Holly Abbott J A Hiles William Linville Mrs Georgia Lynn James Myers Charlies Rutledge Lewis Sullivan and Frank Young for failure to send their children to school. Warrants issued for three additional parents.
Levi Debord formerly of this county wounded his wife and then killed himself in Portsmouth Ohio after moving there. Authorities report he was melancholic over rehearsals.
The United States sees a surge of more than 90 000 newcomers from Canada, with Mexico and Japan also contributing large numbers. Officials claim past year’s landings will exceed all prior records.
A larger supply of Madison County grown apples is reaching the local market than commonly believed. Varieties absent during harvest reappear, with owners noting they held back waiting for higher prices.
Inroads on county Christmas trees and city trips to the country signal approaching holidays. Indications point to happy children after St Nicholas visits as churches and groups plan seasonal events. The holiday trade shows broader stock variety as decorations continue across the city.
Cold weather drives down pork prices with fresh country sausage at 20 cents per pound and spare ribs and jowls around 12 cents. Local dealers report reduced patronage as farmers bring in extra cuts while restaurants say sales are strong amid the cheaper meat. One customer bought over 100 pounds of sausage at the new rate.
The Green River Gas company purchased the local gas franchise for 35 dollars and promises gas service will be available in Columbia by next August.
Louisville manager Kvy G A Birch offers a $500 reward for the conviction of an incendiary believed to set fire to sheep sheds at the Bourbon stockyards causing a loss of $960.
Lagrange Kentucky Milton Cochran a 28 year old L and N telegraph operator died from injuries after a timber piece protruding from a train platform struck him as he stood by the track.
For sale a modern house on 4th Street featuring five rooms and a bath. Includes gas, water, and electricity. Contact phone 212 301 2p.
Classifieds list labor notes for a colored couple farm work and cooking, fireworks agents wanted, rental needs for rooms and houses, film development services, land for rent and sale, a 2 horse wagon and harness, postal clerk forms, purebred stock for sale, a western city home for sale, and an attorney ad for R C Oldham offering criminal and civil practice in state and federal courts.
A crescent-shaped stone wall will be built at the southeast corner of the county stone quarries to protect pedestrians and drivers from the dangerous blind entrance. County officials say the duty lies with the county and County Road Engineer Baxter has begun gathering material and will start construction soon to shield two intersecting streets.
County Judge W. K. Price presides over the next fiscal court session which will settle routine county accounts and may address additional charges from outside sheriffs bringing prisoners for trial.
Lawrenceburg Kentucky Colonel J R Johnson aged 77 died at his home from injuries after being struck by a train at a crossing. The death notes his long service and status as a Confederate veteran.
Notes from Columbus report hotels plan extra charges for ice water due to rising demand. Other items include a Boston dog needing spectacles after riding in a car, Pilgrim bones exposed at Plymouth, woolen goods trade with Spain, and Chicago janitors seeking higher pay.
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